The Yosemite John Muir Nature,Nonfiction

first edition, 1912. "no temple made with hands can compare with yosemite. every rock in its wall seems to glow with life." an icon of the early environmental movement, muir has been called the "patron saint of the american wilderness." in 1876, he published "in god's first temples: how shall we preserve our forests?" his ensuing writings and activism led to the establishment of yosemite as a protected national park in 1890, and in 1906 he successfully lobbied president roosevelt for even more protections. this volume is muir's definitive work on the glacial valley. new york: the century co. 8.25 x 5.5". 284 pages. hardcover. bound in publisher's original dark green cloth with gilt stamping. top edge gilt. light rubbing to front and rear boards. light traces of shelf wear. professional repair to hinges. includes all three fold-out maps, one with small closed tear, else fine. includes all 32 black and white plates. near fine-.